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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WAWONA (WWNC1)

Lat: 37.53447°NLon: 119.64497°WElev: 4309.0ft.

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:51 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Yosemite Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F⇓

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 10pm. Low around 29. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 28 by 1pm. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow likely between 1am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow after 10pm. Low around 29. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 28 by 1pm. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow likely between 1am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Yosemite Valley CA
 37.62°N 119.54°W (Elev. 9058 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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